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3rd Time’s a Charm

May 29th, 2007 by turtlegirl76

Y’all know I can wax poetic about how much I love the Embossed Leaves sock pattern. Now, I love it even more. Look! My first socks in truly solid sock yarn!

See that heel? Looks a bit different, eh?

I went with an Eye of Partridge heel this time. I really like the look of it. As written, the pattern calls for a plain stockinette heel. Well, I did that for the first 2 pairs. I wasn’t that jazzed about it but it didn’t bother me that badly. This time, I went with my gut and tried out a new heel. I’d done this on my last pair of Cascade Fixation Ankle Socks, but you can’t tell at all with that yarn. Ah well. You sure can tell in this stuff! I love it, and I hope my sister does too. Happy Birthday next Tuesday Big-Middle-Sis!

Details:

Pattern: Embossed Leaves Socks from Fall 2006 IK or 25 Favorite Socks

Yarn: Discontinued Yarn Superwash Sock Merino (aka Cherry Tree Hill) in color “Pink”

Needles: US 2 Addi Turbos

Started: Saturday May 19th

Finished: Saturday May 26th

FYI - If you would like to order the patterns for the Stitch Poet items featured in yesterday’s post, you can do so by calling Charlotte Yarn at 704-373-7442.

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24 Comments to “3rd Time’s a Charm”

on 29 May 2007 at 8:59 am1Amanda

My two pairs both have that heel - I agree, so much better than plain stockinette! I love the color on this - so rich and fun, and it really sets off the pattern.
on 29 May 2007 at 9:30 am2Dave

Whoa, those are gorgeous — what fantastic stitch definition!
on 29 May 2007 at 10:08 am3chemgrrl

Oh, how beautiful! I love that pattern and you did a fabulous job. I have a pair that I started awhile ago. I know they’re going to be too big for me, but I can’t bear to rip them out because they look so nice. So they sit.

What is it about people wanting to wax poetic about their knitting lately? Now I’m getting really really tempted to start a bad poetry contest…
on 29 May 2007 at 10:19 am4Lynne E.

The socks are awesome! Now I’m going to have to make a pair of “Embossed Leaves” for myself. Love the heel, too.
on 29 May 2007 at 10:52 am5weezalana

Gorgeous! EoP is my flap fave.
on 29 May 2007 at 11:19 am6Zonda

Beautiful!
on 29 May 2007 at 11:25 am7Kay

It’s been the fashion recently to do intricate knitting patterns in patterned yarn , but patterned socks really shine in a solid or mostly solid yarn, don’t they? Great job!
on 29 May 2007 at 11:51 am8J.P.

Oooh.. pretty!
on 29 May 2007 at 12:13 pm9Carmen

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THOSE SOCKS!
Once again, GMTA! I have the EXACT same yarn!
I am so going to make these socks now, so we can be TWINS!

PS! How come my comments never show? *pout*
on 29 May 2007 at 1:47 pm10Jeanne B.

Wow, those are gorgeous! I must try that heel (I have the instructions somewhere and have planned on it, now it’s a must). It makes the sock. You have wonderful technique. Your stitches are so carefully and elegantly formed! Just beautiful.
on 29 May 2007 at 6:21 pm11Karen

Those are gorgeous! More gorgeous than the Pomas.
on 29 May 2007 at 8:00 pm12bezzie

I’m inspired to spice up my heel routine a bit more now (but I’m still knitting them top down dpn-wise! )

That pink is intense!
on 29 May 2007 at 9:36 pm13Kelly

You used a solid sock yarn. Solid. Are you feeling all right?
on 29 May 2007 at 10:26 pm14kelp!

Lovely! The eye of partridge heel is an excellent choice. I think I totally need a pair of these socks.
on 30 May 2007 at 12:15 am15Romi

Yum! Those are gorgeous!
on 30 May 2007 at 8:11 am16June

Your sister will love them - what a thoughtful gift!
on 30 May 2007 at 8:56 am17Jane Prater

These are just stunning. Your technical skill is also amazing. I love CTH yarn.
on 30 May 2007 at 10:25 am18Bobbi

wow! Those are amazing! Do you ever have to wear regular socks? you’re always knitting socks and so fast!
on 30 May 2007 at 10:39 am19Holly

Those are gorgeous and look so well against that green whatever it is. Love the kitty pics too. What kind of camera do you own? Your pics always come out great!
on 30 May 2007 at 11:19 am20Knitmommy

Wow! Those sock are amazing! I love the heel flap too, it gives the sock that extra little something! I am gonna have to make those soon!!!
on 30 May 2007 at 4:33 pm21cheesyknitwit

Gorge–freaking–ous!

Stunning work as always Christi!
on 31 May 2007 at 9:07 am22Chantal

You are very talented sister! I can’t wait to wear my socks.
on 31 May 2007 at 12:18 pm23Carrie

Oooh me likey!
on 31 May 2007 at 2:36 pm24Rain

They’re gorgeous and the colour is amazing.